As we all know, shop promotional vehicles can be a bit whacky, but they can also provide great value by becoming a community favorite while serving as advertising for its owner. How could you not love a car shaped… more»
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Jul 30, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rotary Motorcycle: 1975 Hercules W-2000
This motorcycle falls into a category of vehicles I really like–let’s call them “enhanced survivors”–where the vast majority of the vehicle is clean and original, but the necessary maintenance and repairs have been done to put the machine into… more»
Jul 30, 2015 • For Sale • 27 Comments
What An Ad! 1973 Capri Survivor
Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Herb for alerting us to this find! It’s rare that you find an early Mercury Capri that isn’t completely rusted away. This one does have some issues, especially on the driver’s side rear… more»
Jul 30, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
’80s Luxury Liner Trio: Low-Mileage Specimens
This may not be the world’s sexiest collection of barn finds, but this discovery by Barn Finds reader Robert R stands out for how unusual it is to find 3 ordinary, vanilla cars in preserved, showroom condition – all with the… more»
Jul 30, 2015 • Sightings Stories • 23 Comments
Rare Classics Rotting Away!
Once a race car driver, then a fashion designer, now a classic car dealer in Dusseldorf, and full time eccentric, Michael Fröhlich bought 50 classic cars from the 1950’s and created a sculpture park on his land not far from his… more»
Jul 30, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1948 REO Speed Wagon: Tougher Than The Band!
When Ransom E Olds sold his company to General Motors, he agreed to not use his name on another company. He named his new company REO, for Ransom Eli Olds, building cars and trucks from 1905 to 1975. Mr…. more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1975 Bricklin SV1: Supercar Dreams
The Bricklin SV1 is a curiosity of automotive history. I remember being drawn in by its profile, with those exotic gullwing doors and turbine-style wheels. But for the most part, it never really took off and is only cherished today… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1950 Ford F1 Pickup: Build-a-Bed
No matter the condition, the early Ford pickups are among the most handsome trucks ever made. This 1950 Ford F1 is listed here on eBay as a rusty project that’s been sitting for 28 years, so long that the… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1977 Lotus Esprit S1: Spy Gear Not Included
This 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 has been listed here on eBay for awhile. They’ve lowered the price from $30,000 to $19,995, but it still seems overpriced. (I thought these sold for $10k or less) It’s been a long time… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1965 Volkswagen Bus: Shriner-Driven
If there’s one thing old VW Buses are good for, it’s being used as a rolling billboard. This barn find ’65 Bus here on eBay has a reserve price that I hope isn’t too high, as it deserves a… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ready To Rumble: 1931 Hudson Coupe
With one owner for about the last 40 years and having been stored in a barn for that period, this Hudson looks ripe for someone to enjoy. It can be found in Bandon, Oregon, and is listed for sale… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
25 Year Sleep: 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk
For 25 years, this 63,000 mile original Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk has been waiting for someone to put it back on the road. It’s located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and is listed for sale here on craigslist. The… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1967 Ford MUTT: Willys Alternative
I always forget Ford had its own version of a military-grade, Jeep-like vehicle. The Multipurpose Utility Tactical Truck (or MUTT) featured here on eBay is in presentable shape complete with the deep water fording kit and roll-over protection installed. The MUTT is… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1932 Auburn Mark V 160: Ex-Harrah’s Car
This 1932 Auburn Mark V 160 is an amazing and significant car. It is one of only three to exist. This was the year, 1932, that Auburn introduced their V12. It is a 391 CID overhead valve engine and produced… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1972 Plymouth Satellite: Free Tree
We’ve seen lots of junkyard cars and trucks firmly tethered to the ground, thanks to a tree springing up through the hood. But rarely do we see a car for sale where the owner freely admits it’s going to require… more»
Jul 29, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Diamond In The Rough: 1974 Triumph TR6
While the pictures aren’t great, they are good enough to tell me that I should be out there looking at this car instead of writing it up. Circumstances don’t allow that; hoping one of you readers picks this one… more»
